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Melbourne couple sentenced to jail over slavery case

Khandasamy (left) and Kumuthini Kannan
Khandasamy (left) and Kumuthini Kannan Source: AAP

Judge remarked that this case 'may be the first case solely relating to slavery by domestic servitude to be heard by an Australian court'.


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By Hashela Kumarawansa

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Judge remarked that this case 'may be the first case solely relating to slavery by domestic servitude to be heard by an Australian court'.



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